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iMovie Video Effects - Lens Flare

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The iMovie video effect "Lens Flare" adds a flare to the video clip, as if the camcorder were pointed toward the sun while recording.

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iMovie Video Effects - Lens Flare

  • Effect In, Effect Out:To apply the effect to only part of the video clip, move the sliders to the places/times when you want the effect to begin and end. Leave them both set to 0:00 to apply the effect to the entire clip.

  • Sweep: Adjust this slider to control how the flare moves over the video clip.

  • Intensity: This slider controls the size of the lens flare.

  • The location of the lens flare can be controlled by moving the yellow locator dot in the preview window.
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